Lamporecchio
| Lamporecchio | |
|---|---|
| Comune | |
| Comune di Lamporecchio | |
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  Lamporecchio | |
| Coordinates: 43°49′N 10°54′E / 43.817°N 10.900°ECoordinates: 43°49′N 10°54′E / 43.817°N 10.900°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Province | Province of Pistoia (PT) |
| Frazioni | Borgano, Cerbaia, Collececioli, Fornello, Mastromarco, Orbignano, Papone, Porciano, San Baronto, Spicchio, Papiano |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Giuseppe Chiaramonte (Democratic Party) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 22.2 km2 (8.6 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 56 m (184 ft) |
| Population (Dec. 2004) | |
| • Total | 7,078 |
| • Density | 320/km2 (830/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Lamporecchiani |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 51035 |
| Dialing code | 0573 |
| Patron saint | Saint Stephen |
| Saint day | 26 December |
| Website | Official website |
Lamporecchio is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Pistoia in the Italian region Tuscany, located about 30 km west of Florence and about 13 km south of Pistoia, 15 km east of Montecatini Terme, 4 km west of Vinci. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 7,078 and an area of 22.2 km².
Lamporecchio is the birthplace of Francesco Berni, a poet. It is known for the invention of brigidini, which are thin anise flavored wafers.
It was for many years known statistically to be the city with the most Communist/Far Left supporters in Italy, losing out last year to Castelfiorentino.
Lamporecchio borders the following municipalities: Cerreto Guidi, Larciano, Quarrata, Serravalle Pistoiese, Vinci. A frazione of Lamporecchio, called San Baronto, is popular among cyclists in Tuscany and will be a difficult part of next UCI Road World Championships road race.
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